Primary 7
Tuesday 18th November
ITEMS FOR OUR ANDERSON SHELTER
We are making a class Anderson Shelter, we have finished the outside and we would be grateful if you could lend us some objects such as an old radio, old teddy, sleeping bag, rugs, etc… Thank You.
Michael and Hamish p7
MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER
GAS MASKS
This week we have been making gas masks, which P7’s have really enjoyed making. We researched them at I.C.T and learned how they look, and some other interesting facts. We planned what they would look like and there was some interesting designs, like punk, pudsey bear and minnie and mickey mouse.
1930′S SONGS
We have also been practicing our 1930s songs. Some are Goodnight Sergeant Major, You Are My Sunshine, We’ll meet Again, Lamboth walk and Quartermasters Store. We are singing them with P6 and P6/7 at a sing-along on the 1st of December.
ANDERSON SHELTERS
In class last week we were making model Anderson shelters. They look GREAT!!! Not all of them are finished yet but they are definitely taking shape, and we also made a class anderson shelter out of the library stands.
MR FAIRNIE’S VISIT
This week we have Mr Fairnie, a survivor of World War 2. We will be asking him lots of questions about his childhood in WW2. We have questions about air raids, school, interesting memories and lots, lots more! We hope to use this information in our writing and our learning about WW2.
CHILDREN IN NEED
As you know last Friday we raised money for Children In Need by wearing our pyjamas and bringing in a donation, and our class raised about £30.
Jennifer M and Jennifer S
Friday 24th October
I hope you all had a relaxing and fun October break.
This week we have been learning about how Scotland prepared for the start of WW2. We designed posters advertising for volunteers to support the war effort and watched a documentary exploring the real life experiences of Jewish and Scottish children in the 1930s. Next week we will be making Anderson Shelters and Gas masks. It would be great if you could help remind your child to bring in any junk from home.
This term we are going to be studying writer’s craft through the novel ‘The boy in the striped pyjamas’ and will be using these techniques in our own writing. This book has been made into a film and is currently being shown at the cinema.
In Science the children have been learning about Living and Growing with Mrs Rae. It links to our theme of ‘Grow your own veg’ in our WW2 topic. It is a very topical subject and will hopefully encourage the children to live a more sustainable life.
The children are fortunate to have the PE specialist, Mrs Sellwood on Tuesdays this term. They are focussing on Athletics. On Thursdays they will be developing their hockey skills.
Congratulations Eilidh Walter who is this week’s Responsible Citizen. Well done Eilidh!
ANOTHER SLIDESHOW….
I have become obsessed with making slideshows now I know what to do. Hope you enjoy this one too!
BACK FROM BENMORE!
I hope you all enjoyed looking at the slideshow of Benmore on our school homepage. I was extremely proud of how the children supported each other and their determination to complete activities. They really challenged themselves.
This week we have been designing and completing Benmore Questionnaires. Next week we will use this information in maths to create and interpret different types of graphs.
In language we have been writing about our greatest achievements, drafting letters of thanks to Benmore staff and completing our Biographies. The children have chosen really interesting people such as Margaret Thatcher and Jesse Owens. I’m sure you will enjoy reading these at Parents Evening.
We have finally started our WW2 topic. Next week we are creating a 3D frieze of a street during WW2 so if you have any junk (cereal boxes, toilet roll holders etc..) please send it in.
Thank you to the parents who have volunteered to help with Golden Time. It will make a big difference.
Finally, I would like to congratulate Nick Waddell who is this week’s badge winner. He was awarded ’successful learner’ because of his excellent attitude to learning.
I hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable long weekend!
Jill Craig
Comments
Comment from alex m
Time: November 29, 2008, 8:37 am
i am looking forward to the singalong on monday 1st dec
Comment from Matthew
Time: October 24, 2008, 11:20 am
This week I really enjoyed making my A.R.P poster. Check it out in my Social Subjects jotter.
Have a FAB weekend
By Matthew=-]
Comment from megan
Time: October 24, 2008, 11:19 am
hi i still can’t believe about miss craig and the tap hazard though every one had a great time.
Comment from Emma Harvey
Time: October 24, 2008, 11:19 am
thanks to Mrs Nasmith and miss Craig my last year will be the best.
Comment from kelly
Time: October 24, 2008, 11:18 am
Hi hope you have finished your Balaclava Street because my class hasn’t yet and hope you have had a great time
Comment from vikki simpson
Time: September 22, 2008, 8:14 pm
Looks like you all had a great time at Benmore, the disco looked great fun. Well done to Miss Craig and Mrs Naysmith for all there HARD work in looking after you all for the week.
Vikki Simpson
Comment from Katie
Time: September 21, 2008, 10:12 am
Going back to Broomlee was brilliant.It was sooo good but not as good as Benmore. Benmore was Fabby!!!
Comment from Katy Mackale
Time: September 19, 2008, 1:43 pm
good luck every one for the rest of the year and i hope you all enjoyed benmore
GOOD LUCK:) !!!!!!!!!!!!
FROM KATY (P7A 2007-2008)
Comment from iain
Time: September 18, 2008, 5:48 pm
im so excited about going back to Bromlee. Its going to be great!
Comment from iain
Time: September 18, 2008, 5:47 pm
im so exsited about going back to bromlee
Comment from Hazel
Time: September 17, 2008, 7:14 pm
I thought that Benmore was fantastic. We had so much fun. My favourite activity was the ropes course.
Comment from Aimee
Time: September 16, 2008, 7:49 pm
I really enjoyed Benmore, it was great. The best activity was probably gorge walking even though I got a sore hip from when I slipped trying to find a foot hole. The Primary sevens next year will enjoy it soooooo much.
I am also looking forward to going back to Broomlee again. It is great that we get to mix with other schools when we do our activities. The activity I want to do the most is rafting but I don’t know why.
Well done with the slide show Miss Craig, you did a really great job for your first try.
Comment from Becca
Time: August 30, 2008, 7:15 am
I hope you have fun at benmore.To the new primary 7s
Comment from Amanda Hunter
Time: June 24, 2008, 8:00 am
Well done P7 on a brilliant show. Everyone played their part expertly and it was a pleasure to watch. Hope you all had a great leavers party and good luck at The Grammar.
Comment from Fiona Goodlet
Time: June 1, 2008, 10:17 pm
Congratulations to all the P7 pupils who played at the Tag Ruby tournament at Murrayfield on Sat 31st May. You were all a credit to Miss Davidson & Craig who have coached you and of course to yourselves. You all appeared to enjoy your day and 2nd place out of 16 teams from around Scotland was an excellent result. Thanks to you all for making it a great day.
Comment from Lisa P7B
Time: May 23, 2008, 7:54 pm
Bugsy Malone is going to be great! Im one of the dancers and we have been working so hard to make the dance really good so i hope it all goes well!
Comment from Mrs Hunter
Time: May 7, 2008, 10:29 am
Really enjoyed accompanying the P7’s to The Risk Factory and even managed to learn a thing or two! Just don’t tell your grannies about the fire simulation!
Comment from Carol Scott
Time: March 25, 2008, 4:36 pm
Wow, sounds like health week was lots of fun. I hope you all had a great time.
I would like to thank P7 for helping out at many of these activities and for all the hard work you do for P5/6, and the whole school, throughout the year.
Comment from Lynn Foley (and Ewan!)
Time: February 26, 2008, 5:45 pm
What a fun and fantastic gather-round! As well as being fun, it was really informative, and you’d all put in so much hard work. Well done everyone, I just wish I’d been able to see it all the way through!
Comment from Amanda Hunter
Time: February 25, 2008, 11:30 am
Excellent gather round - well done everyone.
Comment from Fiona Goodlet
Time: February 22, 2008, 2:04 pm
Well done to you all!!! Your gather round about charities was excellent. I could tell that you had all put in 110% effort, it was well planned and executed. Congratulations again, you should all be very proud of yourselves and your work.
Comment from calum
Time: February 16, 2008, 6:39 pm
I can’t wait untill we do our gather round. It should be great!!!
Comment from Ellen
Time: November 29, 2007, 7:43 pm
I can’t wait till the show on the 17th. It should be brilliant!
Comment from Mrs McGillivray
Time: November 13, 2007, 5:13 pm
Your podcasts are great. I particularly like the way in which you have used sounds to create effects.
Comment from Eilidh W
Time: November 10, 2007, 4:42 pm
i liked the pod casts. Well done
Comment from P4
Time: November 9, 2007, 10:31 am
We really enjoyed your World War II fashion show on Wednesday. You have worked very hard to make all the clothes. You were very brave for performing to the whole school. Daniel and Erin were very good commentators!
From P4
Comment from Kirsteen Taylor
Time: November 7, 2007, 10:57 pm
Just listened to the Podcasts on WW2. Very well done to the pupils involved.
Comment from A Hunter
Time: October 9, 2007, 12:59 pm
Hope to see some photos of your wonderful creations!
Comment from Mrs Tickell
Time: October 3, 2007, 10:04 am
Thank you to the P7 pupils who visited the nursery to show us their gas masks.
I particularly liked the skills described on the labels. There must be lots of tidy bedrooms and scrubbed houses nearby!
Comment from Kieran.Goodlet
Time: September 16, 2007, 1:36 pm
The gass masks were fun to make and Benmore is so close, the antisipation is making me restless!!
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